Dunkeswell Abbey, Honiton, Devon, EX14

Abbey View is a charming four-bedroom detached cottage which has been extended over the years which is nestled in the historic Dunkeswell Abbey area, situated in approximately 1.42 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and a private area of woodland. The property offers a perfect blend of period features and modern amenities, making it an ideal home for those seeking a peaceful countryside retreat.

This delightful country retreat has been much improved by the current owners with all improvements being done to a very high standard.

The accommodation includes on the ground floor. A large entrance hallway, with Karndean flooring, stairs off to the first floor and doors off to…

Lounge. Two windows to the front, Karndean flooring, radiator, and feature fireplace with inset wood burning stove.

Dining/family room. Dual aspect double glazed windows, Karndean flooring, radiator and feature fireplace with inset wood burning stove.
Kitchen. Double glazed window to the rear, tile flooring, high end kitchen units with granite works tops and some integrated appliances. Two doors either end of the kitchen lead off to…
Utility/ boot room. An ideal entrance from the garden with a built in cupboard housing the private water filters.

Downstairs shower room. Karndean flooring, base unit with work surface over, butler sink, plumbing for a washing machine, shower cubicle with mains shower, WC and radiator.

First floor.
Landing. With two double glazed windows to rear, radiator and doors to…
Bedroom 1. A double bedroom with dual aspect double glazed windows, loft access and built in wardrobes.

Bedroom 2. A double bedroom with double glazed window to the front, radiator and fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom 3. A small double with double glazed window to the front and radiator.

Bedroom 4. A large single bedroom with double glazed window to front and radiator. (currently used as an office).

Bathroom. Dual aspect double glazed windows, wooden floor, heated towel rail, WC, wash basin and bath with shower attachment.

Dunkeswell Abbey is a small hamlet, in a rural yet accessible location, within the Blackdown Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The nearby village of Hemyock offers a range of facilities including health centre, church, garage, public house, sub post office, general stores and primary school, along with a selection of sporting facilities.
 
Wellington and Honiton are both within 7.5 miles and offer a good selection of shopping and leisure facilities. Wellington has easy access to the M5 motorway whilst Honiton has a train station on the Waterloo line. Nearby Taunton has a further range of facilities and a main line rail link to London Paddington. The south coast is also readily accessible.

A real feature of this beautiful home is its outside space. The current owners have painstakingly landscaped this beautiful outdoor space to create an Idyllic place to enjoy nature, entertain guests or just to relax in.

A gravel driveway gives access to a thatched garage (with light and power). A five bar gate then leads into a secondary driveway.
The garden is split into several areas with a stream running through the middle of it.

The house side of the stream is the more formal area which includes a large patio to the side and the front of the property with access to…
Workshop. With original beams to the ceiling, dual aspect windows, storage, light and power.
Around this area are raised beds with an array of beautiful flowers and shrubs an area of lawn which also has well stocked borders with wonderful floral smells.

To the rear of the cottage there is an area of gravel again surrounded with beautifully presented floral borders.

This leads to a second patio area with the remnants of an old stone structure made into a real feature.

You can cross the stream via a choice of three bridges. This area has been turned into more of a nature area to be enjoyed. It consists a large grassed area with a floral Devon bank, two ornamental duck ponds, a bog garden and an area of woodland. Within this area there a number of wood stores and a timber shed.